- The medication's role in preventing future episodes and managing current symptoms.
- The importance of adhering to the doctor's orders without question.
- That feelings of hopelessness are normal with depression.
- The fact that many patients find medication helpful over time.
A patient with a history of recurrent major depressive disorder asks the nurse, “What’s the point of taking these pills? I’ve been depressed so many times before.” The nurse’s most therapeutic response emphasizes:
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